Hearing aids are more than just devices; they are your ticket to a world filled with vibrant sounds and meaningful connections. If you’re a proud hearing aid user or considering joining this community, you might wonder how long your hearing aids will last. Typical Lifespan of Hearing Aids The lifespan of hearing aids can vary depending on factors such as …
Hearing Aids and the Holidays: Embracing the Festive Season with Joy
The holiday season is a time of joy, laughter, and festive spirit. For those with hearing aids, ensuring a great auditory experience during these celebrations is essential. Whether it’s the laughter of loved ones, the melodies of the season, or the warmth of shared conversations, hearing aids contribute to making every holiday moment memorable. Let’s explore the ways hearing aids …
Understanding Hearing Loss: 10 Insights for a More Supportive Environment
Living with hearing loss can be challenging, not just for the individuals directly affected, but also for those around them. By gaining insights into the experiences of people with hearing loss, we can foster a more empathetic and supportive environment. Here are essential things that everyone should know: 1. Communication Requires Patience and Understanding For individuals with hearing loss, communication …
Enhancing Safety and Stability: The Role of Hearing Aids in Preventing Accidents and Falls
Hearing loss is often associated with challenges in communication, but its impact goes beyond just conversations. One crucial aspect that is sometimes overlooked is its connection to safety, especially in preventing accidents and falls. Let’s take a closer look at how hearing aids contribute to overall safety by providing a sense of stability and awareness that can significantly reduce the …
The meaning behind the Sunflower
Just because a disability is not visible, does not mean that it is not there, and the Sunflower allows people to make it visible when they want it to be. Simply put, it is an easy tool for people who want to voluntarily share that they have a hidden disability. It can be used as a discreet signal to others …
How Movies May Pose a Risk to Hearing Health
The allure of the silver screen has captivated audiences for decades, providing a gateway to alternate realities and emotional journeys. However, amidst the thrill and excitement, there’s a threat that often goes unnoticed—the potential risk to our hearing health. What are the ways that movies, with their immersive soundscapes and explosive audio effects, can pose a danger to our auditory …
The Connection Between Hearing Loss and Dementia
Hearing loss is not just about communication barriers, it’s an issue that extends far beyond the realm of hearing. Recent research has shed light on the strong association between untreated hearing loss and cognitive decline, particularly in the context of dementia. The Hearing-Cognition Connection The relationship between hearing loss and cognitive decline has been the focus of numerous studies. Researchers …
The Future of Hearing Technology: Rechargeable Hearing Aids
In the world of hearing healthcare, technology continues to evolve at a remarkable pace. One of the most significant advancements in recent years is the emergence of rechargeable hearing aids. Gone are the days of fumbling with tiny disposable batteries – rechargeable hearing aids are the way forward. Let’s take a closer look at rechargeable hearing aids, and what they …
Scottsdale Progress Feature – A&A Audiology takes a finely tuned approach to patients
Whether patients walk in, call in or email A&A Audiology, located along Miller Road just south of Osborn Road in Scottsdale, they are greeted with a warm smile and a calming tone by its operations manager Carla Taghvaei. Carla says she makes it a point to treat each patient with the same care and respect she would show her loved …
Tips to Protect Your Hearing Aids in Cold Weather
As winter nears and we start insulating our home for greater warmth, spraying our favorite boots for greater protection and getting our wardrobe ready for the snow and below zero days, let’s add one more thing. Our hearing devices! We often regard them as investments in our health and should be treated accordingly. Protecting your hearing aids during cold weather …